CALDERON
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Keeping Hamilton fit is something that's absolutely key, for me. He hasn't hit the goal return we thought he would, but having an actual centre forward was so crucial in how we saw the game out on Saturday.
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There's not much at all between us and Utd. It's going to come down to what happens in January. Both in regards with who Utd bring in, and who we keep.
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First time this season where I've felt that we are currently the best side in the league. Could well come down to what happens in January. As it stands, I think Rovers are a better side, but let's see what happens.
Really enjoyed that today.
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Clepington Road still decent for parking?
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17 minutes ago, Alert Mongoose said:
I'm still a bit worried about our home form. Vaughan being suspended (6 bookings) for this one is a positive for us, I guess.
f**k sake, I didn't realise that.
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That's extremely poor from Dick for the penalty. For all the attacking options we have, we really do need to stop conceding such cheap goals. Hopefully, at some point we can field a settled back line, but it does feel like the standout weak area of our game.
Really unlucky from their defender for the winner. Just one of those things. However, we only had the ball in that area of the pitch because we were attacking to win the game. Arbroath were happy with the draw and were trying to see it out, we went for the win.
That said, it didn't feel like it was going to happen last night, and whilst it was great to win late again, it should serve as a warning call. Winning games late on can be seen as the mark of title contenders, but it's not sustainable, as much as its happened frequently this season. We've still to see much in the way of a solid and settled defensive performances, and we simply must stop giving such cheap opportunities away.
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1 hour ago, Broken Algorithms said:
An absolutely absurd position for us to be in.
Had you told me on 1st February 2022, we'd go to Tannadice and on course to potentially sell out the shed, top of the Championship with the full backing from the fan base of our board, I'd have told you to stop talking pish.
We're currently 11 points ahead of Partick, and 17 points ahead of 5th place.
A win on Saturday would be seismic from our side. It would likely force United to gamble in January. A draw would still be excellent, and a loss is by no means catastrophic. All the pressure is on Dundee United and Goodwin.
Aye, I remember going to the Kilmarnock game a few weeks after the Goodwillie incident, in an away support that amounted to about 80, and the other games immediately afterwards, and wondered if I'd ever get the club I'd support back again. Genuinely felt at that time that part of Raith Rovers as I knew it had died. Incredible to think where the club is now vs then. Regardless of what happens this season, it's a huge step forward to be talking about football.
Really does remind us all to enjoy every good time whilst it's here. Looking forward to the game on Saturday and the occasion.
I do feel we need to leave Tannadice top if we are to be considered "real" contenders though. Not that I'd be dissapointed with a strong 2nd place, which should be the primary aim given where we are - but it would be nice to keep the push going into the new year. I fear if we relinquish top spot whilst having played a game more, that Utd will kick on from there.
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I was happy with a draw. Easily the worst I've seen us this season. Arbroath were very well disciplined and forced us to play it long, which was fairly wretched to watch. Fortunately they threatened even less than we did.
Great spirt and determination, but I hope it serves as a wake up call. Against anyone else tonight we probably lose that.
We really missed Hamilton, and I think we miss Brown in midfield.
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47 minutes ago, clashcityrocker said:
Raith can count their lucky stars tonight - they were very fortunate to get a win.
Arbroath defended well and then 5 mins into injury time Raith steal a goal.
Fair play to Raith for their outstanding run - but Arbroath were worthy of a point and surely can only be a matter of time before they start collecting points.
Thought all the Arbroath players put in good shift and battled for every ball - sometimes, football can be very unfair.
That Arbroath side worked incredibly hard tonight, but I can't see anyone in the league being worse than them over the course of the season. Very well organised and generally their game plan worked well, but there's very little quality there.
We were miles off it tonight, but probably the better side. Need a fucking massive improvement for Saturday though.
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1-1 a fair reflection. I imagine we are playing Gullan in the role meant for Hamilton, but it's really not working.
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Any win will do. We haven't won any league games convincingly, so not taking anything for granted here.
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Have to say Dunfermline are looking good bet for top 4. Difficult to see anyone outside the playoffs overhauling any of the current top 4.
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2 hours ago, Cosmic Joe said:
Raithed it.
Do keep up
Fucking superb.
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I was caught in traffic going through Stonehaven and was extremely close to turning round and just watching the game in the boozer. Thank the absolute f**k I didn't.
I was certain at 3-2 that we were going to lose, and was raging at how we had thrown it away. Wrong again.
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What another fucking terrible start to a second half.
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There you go. Set your fucking watch by it.
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Really frustrating not to have that game put to bed tbh.
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I was pretty disappointed at half time that we hadn't created a great deal, as we had absolutely dominated the ball - up there with the most assured we've looked in terms of controlling a game. Felt like it was one of those games where we would regret not taking advantage of being on top of things, which is how it felt at 1-0.
The attitude of the team is fantastic though. Even going behind hasn't got that same tired resignation of old. Says a lot that I don't think anyone left early at 1-0 with a few mins to go - a while since I've seen that at a Rovers game.
Vaughan was absolutely fantastic yesterday - especially in that 2nd half.
Weirdly, despite the lateness of the win, the first half was the biggest gulf I've seen between sides this season. Other than Wotherspoon, Inverness are extremely ordinary - and that goal isn't conceded with anywhere near a first choice back line. Tough one for Corr, there certainly is a player in there - I'm enthused by the potential there. He was largely fine other than that. O'Reilly looks like a decent find too.
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You can see why Inverness didn't turn on the heating in the hope that the game was off, they were fucking awful for 60 minutes.
Far from our best, but deserved winners. Braw.
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Certainly playing well enough, all things considered. Not created a huge amount though.
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Mullin right back.
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I'd rather get that boy with the bongo drum back tbh.
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I've no problem with the pyro personally, but the issue I have is the impact on experience for others. Not everyone is that arsed by atmosphere, some people just want to go along and watch the game with their family/mates - and that's 2 consecutive derbies where flares have been thrown into the "general" support, and hit people. That's just shit, and to be honest, even before that there have been occasions where bits of pies, plastic juice bottles etc have been thrown off other fans. Granted, its not a horrific life threatening experience, but its not particularly pleasant either for people that just want to watch the football - and some people may feel intimidated by it. And whilst I'm sure nobody has been killed by pyro at football games, at Ibrox last season for example, it wasn't nice to que for a pie in a crowded and cramped concourse when someone lets one of these things off.
It's pretty clear that the police don't give a shit though - It's happened directly in front of them, and they don't care. If they wanted to sort it or do something about it, they would. Which does beg the question why we need police presence in the South Stand for certain games? I get the impact outside the ground etc - but if things that are technically illegal at a ground are happing directly in front of them, and they aren't arsed, is there much point of them being there? And there is only so much that a steward will be able/capable of doing - so I do feel some sympathy for the club.
Bit of a conundrum for the club though - they had an area of the ground dedicated for younger fans to make an atmosphere, and for whatever reason, it was a pretty resounding failure. Taking legalities etc out of the equation, you'd want an environment where people can enjoy the game as they see fit - If that involves letting of flares etc, that's totally fine with me in an "ultras" section or similar - but that ship appears to have sailed for this season.
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I think there is a time and place for smoke bombs or flames, but throwing them into the crowd isn't it. At the last derby at Starks, one was thrown into the crowd and hit a young lassie in our row. That's just shit, tbh.
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Raith Rovers vs Ayr United, 22 Dec
in Scottish Championship General Chatter
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Going down to the Arbroath game, I was as confident as I've been in some time watching the Rovers - and we put in our worst performance of the season.
Difficult to know what to expect, for the first time this season there's real expectation on us now, especially with Utd playing at the same time.